Red Handflare Mk8 vs Day & Night Signal
Pyrotechnics & Flares comparison
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The Pains Wessex Red Handflare Mk8 and Comet Day & Night Signal are both pyrotechnics & flares products certified to MED. Key difference: Burn Time — Red Handflare Mk8 is 60 s vs Day & Night Signal at 20 s (minimum, red flare).
Specification comparison
Specification
Red Handflare Mk8
Day & Night Signal
Light Intensity
Burn Time
Color
Weight
Dimensions (compact)
Dimensions (extended)
Net Explosive Content
Temperature Range
Storage Temperature
Ignition Method
UN Number
Hazard Class
Part Number
Length
Diameter
Certification comparison
Certification
Red Handflare Mk8
Day & Night Signal
MED
✓ ✓
SOLAS
✓ — Not listed
USCG
✓ — Not listed
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